Chapter 71
The next morning, when Lyman woke up, Effie was already in the kitchen, finishing up breakfast.
She glanced over as he stepped out, offering him a warm smile. "Come have something to eat. You drank a bit too much last night, so I made you some soup this morning. It's easy on the stomach."
Lyman couldn't help but smile back. "I'm sorry to trouble you."
"It's no trouble at all." Effie ladled a bowl of the creamy soup and set it in front of him.
Lyman looked down at the simple meal. The soup was thick and velvety, clearly simmered for a long time. A sudden wave of gratitude rose in his chest.
He sat down and began to eat, his movements graceful and composed.
To go with the soup, Effie had also prepared some crisp pickled cucumbers and fried eggs.
Lyman ate with genuine enjoyment, every bite bringing a little comfort. Seeing this, Effie finally relaxed.
the driver take you to the office today. I have a
at first, then quickly recovered. "It's fine, I can just call
need,” Lyman replied. “Luther will pick me up for
instructions, packed a couple of changes of clothes, and
and officially
assigned her a young assistant, Shirley. "Ms. Bagnold, if
ahead with
heads sent assignments by
replied
dove into
phone rang. Shepard's name flashed on
was to ignore it, but she knew her father-if she
picked up. "What is it?" Her voice
your father, not your enemy," Shepard said,
need a father's affection," she shot back, in
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